Most people are familiar with the term “organic” when it comes to the food we eat. Mainstream supermarkets and multinational food corporations all have their organic products, and places like Whole Foods have become ubiquitous.
Purchasing organic food is a personal choice… and unfortunately a more expensive one. But those who do choose to purchase organic foods recognize that eating food with less pesticides or chemical additives is a way to support the health of their bodies, especially when there are so many environmental toxins and chemicals that we can’t avoid.
It’s important to realize that when it comes to organic, what we put ONTO our bodies is as important as what we put INTO them. Creams, lotions, shampoos, and other personal care products and cosmetic are absorbed by our skin and can also impact our health. Imagine how important using organic massage oils and creams can be!
As noted in a pubmed abstract that looks at cosmetics as “endocrine disrupters”: “Exposure to chemicals from different sources in everyday life is widespread; one such source is the wide range of products listed under the title “cosmetics”…. and one of the most alarming consequences is in utero exposure to chemicals. The main route of exposure is the skin, but the main endpoint of exposure is endocrine disruption. This is due to many substances in cosmetics … that have endocrine active properties which affect reproductive health but which also have other endpoints, such as cancer.” 1.
It is for this reason that at The Gentle Place, we use only organic massage oils and creams on your body. You put your trust in us to be partners on your health and wellness journey, and we take that responsibility seriously.
The products we use include 100% Organic Jojoba Oil which nourishes your skin, and Biotone’s Pure Touch Organic Cream, which is made from certified organic plant based oils. Our goal is to enhance your health, and we are committed to using only the safest products on your body. We also choose natural laundry detergents, hand soaps and cleaning products to keep our office environment as toxin free as possible.
So if you’d like an organic massage experience, you’ve come to the right place! Give us a call if you want more info, or feel free to Click Here and schedule your organic massage!
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Cosmetics as endocrine disruptors: are they a health risk? https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26825071/